TXDOT URGES DRIVER CAUTION DURING TODAYS BAD WEATHER

  

Bryan District TXDOT crews have been out pretreating for this icy event with only scatted locations with icy conditions in Freestone and Leon County. They are asking all motorists in our ten counties to please slow down and drive to conditions this morning.

Drivers are urged to follow these precautions:

• Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions. Do not use cruise control.
• Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.
• Watch carefully for personnel and equipment treating roadways, and stay at least 200 feet back from road crews.
• Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.
• Carry extra warm coats, gloves and boots in case you get stranded.
• If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction, and then straighten your vehicle.

Motorists can obtain travel information by visiting drivetexas.org or calling (800) 452-9292.